Ye Chen sighed softly but did not insist.
The value of the Immortal Emperor Medicine seedling was naturally clear to him. Trying to seize it from the Dan Emperor Clan would undoubtedly be impossible.
If it were any other imperial clan, Ye Chen might have considered snatching it, but this was the Dan Emperor Clan. The Alchemy Emperor had shown him kindness multiple times; he could not possibly make a move against them.
The Old Monarch was surprised. "Battle Saint King, you don't plan to try and seize it?"
Ye Chen smiled faintly. "To be honest with you, if it were any other imperial clan, I, Ye Chen, wouldn't mind resorting to forceful means to take it. I'm not afraid to tell you—if I wanted to make a move, even if the entire imperial clan mobilized all their power, they absolutely could not keep me here. Even if they had a Supreme Emperor Weapon, it would be the same. I wouldn't even fear an Emperor Lord."
"I dare say that even if a Supreme One personally intervened, I have the confidence to retreat unscathed."
As he spoke, strands of peerless monarch's majestic might emanated from his body. This imposing might surged like a dragon ascending, causing the entire Imperial Hall to rumble and groan. Layer upon layer of Emperor Formations manifested autonomously in the void, exuding faint traces of Supreme Emperor power.
The Old Monarch, standing so close, immediately felt as if facing a great enemy. He even trembled all over, looking at Ye Chen with shock and awe.
For even though that might was not fully unleashed, it still far surpassed his own.
He could sense that the Battle Saint King was undoubtedly an Ancient Monarch, but he had never imagined that his strength would far exceed his own expectations.
He could even vaguely perceive that within the Battle Saint King's body, there were also faint traces of Supreme Emperor power—clearly, he also wielded a Supreme Emperor Weapon.
It was evident that the Battle Saint King was not speaking idly; he truly possessed such confidence.
The more he thought about it, the more astonished he became. How old was this Battle Saint King, yet he already possessed such unfathomable cultivation?
Fortunately, they had treated him with courtesy from the start. Otherwise, making an enemy of him would have had unimaginable consequences.
Slowly retracting his aura, Ye Chen smiled at the Old Monarch. He did not truly make a move, nor was it necessary.
As he had said, he could not truly act against the descendants of the Dan Emperor Clan.
"Come, let's cut open the other Chaos Primordial Stones."
With that, Ye Chen continued to work on the third Chaos Primordial Stone.
Boom—
This time, the Chaos Primordial Stone was extraordinary, as if opening up a dark great world. Boundless demonic light erupted from within, and a fearsome peacock flew out, as large as a small mountain, adorned with five-colored radiance.
But when its fierce eyes opened, hints of rule light flickered within. Its five-colored tail feathers spread out, erupting with five-colored divine radiance that could sweep away everything, charging toward the two of them.
"A Chaos Peacock Divine Spirit, a legendary Chaos Holy Spirit. But this one is far too powerful—it likely possesses terrifying combat power rivaling an Ancient Monarch."
The Old Monarch exclaimed in surprise, recognizing its identity. He felt fortunate that the Battle Saint King was the one cutting open the Chaos Primordial Stone now. If they had opened it back then, who knows how many people would have suffered.
Ye Chen's expression remained unchanged. Facing the five-colored divine radiance said to be capable of sweeping away all things under heaven, he raised his hand and slapped forward, imbued with inconceivable great power, directly shattering it. Then he stepped forward, unleashing the peerless methods of a supreme monarch, raising his hand to suppress it.
The Chaos Peacock Divine Spirit let out an angry cry. The five-colored divine radiance on its body surged mightily and violently, capable of overturning worlds and heavens. Yet, under this seemingly ordinary palm, it proved so utterly fragile, crumbling layer by layer.
In the end, it was suppressed, unable to resist!
The Old Monarch marveled at Ye Chen's supreme methods. This was the invincible Battle Saint King!
Ye Chen raised his hand to suppress it. Truth be told, this Chaos Peacock Divine Spirit was indeed quite powerful, rivaling an Ancient Monarch. One must know that ordinary Chaos Holy Spirits, even after being born, could not directly reach this level.
It could only be said that this Chaos Peacock Divine Spirit was not naturally born but had cultivated to the monarch level in the past, then was sealed within the Chaos Primordial Stone, passing through endless ages.
Under Ye Chen's powerful divine sense, he could feel that the Chaos Peacock Divine Spirit's sea of consciousness was chaotic, its monarch heavenly soul severely damaged. It must have participated in some terrifying great battle in the past.
For now, he paid it no further mind, directly suppressing and sealing it before tossing it into the Supreme Great World within his Great Emperor Reincarnation Body to deal with later.
Regarding this, the Old Monarch made no request to claim it. Without the Battle Saint King's intervention, even with the Imperial Hall, subduing the Chaos Peacock Divine Spirit would have required some cost. Moreover, the Dan Emperor Clan currently lacked the ability to tame a monarch-level Chaos Peacock Divine Spirit for their own use.
Besides, the Immortal Emperor Medicine seedling now belonged to the Dan Emperor Clan, and the Battle Saint King had not attempted to seize it—this could be considered a form of compensation.
The Chaos Primordial Stones preserved by the Dan Emperor Clan, including those not exhibited in the past, totaled five. Only three had been cut open so far.
Two remained.
Ye Chen looked at the Old Monarch. "Fellow Daoist, shall we continue cutting?"
The Old Monarch nodded. "Only two left. Let's continue."
"Good!"
The fourth Chaos Primordial Stone was different from the others. It resembled an ancient pagoda, about ten stories high, corresponding to the Ten Heavens. Each layer was imprinted with different heavenly Dao rhythms, making it quite special.
Several dried bloodstains stained its surface, having existed for an extremely long time—likely more than one epoch.
Facing the fourth Chaos Primordial Stone, Ye Chen did not act immediately. As a Chaos Saint Body, an Eternal Monarch, and a Primal Universe controller, his perception was exceptionally sharp. He had a premonition that this fourth Chaos Primordial Stone would be beyond ordinary reason.
He said to the Old Monarch, "Prepare the Dan Emperor Cauldron and the Emperor Formations. Don't half-activate them; it's best to go all out!"
His words were concise. The Old Monarch's expression changed, but he naturally did not doubt Ye Chen and immediately gave the order.
Hum—
The Dan Emperor Cauldron appeared horizontally within the Imperial Hall, and layer upon layer of Emperor Formations interwove. Two passageways appeared, allowing the two to leave at any time.
Ye Chen initially considered asking the Old Monarch to leave as well, but ultimately did not speak up. The other could communicate with the Dan Emperor Cauldron at any time, so no major issues should arise.
"Come, let me see what you, Chaos Primordial Stone shaped like the Ten Heavens, truly conceal."
He murmured inwardly, then directly blasted a surge of divine energy toward it.
Boom boom boom boom boom boom—
The Chaos Primordial Stone, shaped like the Ten Heavens, manifested various great Dao divine rhythms across its surface, as if imprinted with the myriad Daos of all heavens, transforming into layers of light screens. Even though Ye Chen's attack was casual, it was equivalent to a supreme strike from an ordinary Ancient Monarch. Yet when it struck, it was actually blocked, transforming into layers of destructive storms that rippled within the Imperial Hall.
The Old Monarch's expression shifted slightly as he hurriedly moved to block them.
Fortunately, this was the Imperial Hall, isolated by layers of Emperor Formations. Otherwise, it would have been enough to destroy an entire star domain.
Other Dan Emperor Clan experts, separated by the Emperor Formations, watched from afar, their faces all changing color.
This Chaos Primordial Stone was actually sofirm and indestructible, even blocking an Ancient Monarch's strike.
"Being able to withstand one of my strikes is indeed extraordinary. Worthy of my serious attention." Ye Chen spoke softly, then the divine energy erupting from between his fingers and palm became thousands of times more blazing, as if containing rounds of suns within, blasting forth with a roar.